Former U.S. President Donald Trump has indicated that the conflict involving Iran is 'very close to over' and suggested that Tehran is eager to negotiate a deal. Speaking to Fox News, Trump defended his previous interventions, claiming they prevented Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons. He expressed optimism that negotiations between Washington and Tehran could resume soon, possibly in Pakistan, although earlier discussions did not yield significant progress due to disagreements over Iran's nuclear program. Meanwhile, the U.S. has intensified its pressure on Iran through a naval blockade affecting all vessels in Iranian coastal areas, which Iran's military has condemned as piracy. Despite these tensions, a fragile truce remains, providing cautious optimism in global markets, with oil prices slightly decreasing amid hopes for a diplomatic breakthrough. The core issue in negotiations is the dispute over Iran's uranium enrichment activities, with the U.S. seeking a 20-year suspension while Iran has proposed a five-year pause.